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A diagnosis of dementia does more than change the life of the person affected. It also has a huge effect on family, friends and loved ones. It can greatly change family relationships and expectations, and can cause difficulty and stress in the lives of ...

Being diagnosed with dementia is a life-changing event. You may feel a variety of emotions from anger to denial to guilt and, sometimes, relief in knowing what’s “wrong” with you. You may immediately begin asking questions and raising concerns such as, ...

Researching memory care communities for yourself or a loved one can quickly become overwhelming. You aren’t merely dealing with the emotional, physical and mental aspects of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other memory issues; you’re also trying to ...

September is the 7th Annual World Alzheimer's Month, an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other memory illnesses. In honor of this event, and to recognize World Alzheimer's ...

By Jennifer Trout, Executive Director of Bridges by EPOCH at Hingham This column originally appeared in the Hingham Journal Medications help seniors manage age-related conditions as well as other diseases and illnesses. A 2017 study found that 87 ...

Sarah Turcotte, Director of Community Relations at Bridges by EPOCH at Westford, recently accepted the 2018 Rising Star Award from the Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce during the Chamber's Awards Gala on April 25. The Rising Star Award honors local ...

Abbi Laushine, Life Enrichment Director at Bridges by EPOCH at Westford, recently accepted the 2018 Friend of Vocational Education Award from the Massachusetts Vocational Association at the annual MVA convention in Foxboro on March 24.  Abbi ...